Holders EB Fail To Make A Winning Start

Trevor Morgan's East Bengal side had to fight back to earn a 1-1 draw against underdogs Mohammedan Sporting in their first match of the Federation Cup.

Kolkata Clubs To Have Their Own Grounds

Only a handful of I-League clubs have the luxury of training on their own training ground. Top clubs from Bengal certainly don't feature amongst them. However, the new Sports Minister of West Bengal - Mr.Madan Mitra wants to help the clubs in Kolkata to get their own training grounds...

Lajong Qualify; Arhima Still In Contention

Shillong Lajong secured their promotion for next season's I-League by beating Mohammedan Sporting 1-0 to finish as second division champions. Another Shillong outfit Arhima kept their qualification hopes alive by recording a 3-0 victory over Southern Samity.

Division Two Qualification Scenario

Only two out of five clubs will qualify from the second division for next season's I-League. With all set to be decided in the last round of matches there are many permutations and combinations upon which the fate of each team depends. Goal.com tells you the qualification scenario of each side.

Shillong Unfit As Division II Venue

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) decided to award the hosting rights of the final round of games to Meghalaya Football Association, quite a few teams have gained an undue advantage of getting to play in 'home' conditions. It must be pointed that a couple of clubs had raised this issue prior to the competition's prelimnary rounds kicked-off but the verdict wasn't reviewed.

The Second Division Story

United Sikkim, Southern Samity and Mohammedan SC have already confirmed their slots in the main round of league to be held in Shillong where they will be joined by Sporting Clube de Goa and Shillong Lajong SC who gain a directly entry as they were the relegated teams from I-League last season.

East Bengal Are The Champs

East Bengal have won the Platinum Jubilee Cup 4-3 (3-2 on penalties) by defeating rivals Mohun Bagan at the Salt Lake Stadium this evening. This is the Red and Gold's second truimph of the season afetr having won the Federation Cup as well.